admin, please open a forum for whiners

[looneycat]

the other 98% of villagers are getting tired of hearing from these people who would complain to God that the A/C in heaven isn't good enough!

[Cisco Kid]

:a20:
So true.
Post of the year

[Villager Joyce]

I second your motion:girlneener:

[looneycat]

I second your motion:girlneener:

I like when women lIke my motion! :jester:

[DeanFL]

Perhaps those 2% also constantly complain that it is hot as Hell in Florida too.

Complain long enough and their eternity may very well be 'down there'.:swear:

[blueeagle65]

I just assumed this was it :D

[Jayhawk]

the other 98% of villagers are getting tired of hearing from these people who would complain to God that the A/C in heaven isn't good enough!

EXCELLENT !!!!!!!!

:pepper2::pepper2::pepper2::pepper2::pepper2:

[LndLocked]

the other 98% of villagers are getting tired of hearing from these people who would complain to God that the A/C in heaven isn't good enough!

You just whined about whiners by started a whining thread.

[Bonny]

the other 98% of villagers are getting tired of hearing from these people who would complain to God that the A/C in heaven isn't good enough!
Does that mean I won't have to take a sweater ?

[Cisco Kid]

All the dog haters would be here right ? and dog poop.

[Cisco Kid]

Restaurant cheated me on a pickle treads.

[Mleeja]

All the dog haters would be here right ? and dog poop.

And KB lovers....

[dbussone]

And dietary cultists.

[Grandfinch]

I love everyone and everything.

[Mr.Big]

If you live in The Villages and whine; you have some personal issues! Ain't no place like The Villages!

[Ecuadog]

If they start a forum just for whiners, why not one for winos?

[Bonny]

If you live in The Villages and whine; you have some personal issues! Ain't no place like The Villages!
I wine a lot !! :wine: Oops, never mind, wrong whine !

[TNLAKEPANDA]

LOL... glad you said that! A lot of people agree.

[looneycat]

:pepper2: and Weiner's! Don't forget the Weiner's! :pepper2:

[Big O]

A drop down menu with the standard answers would eliminate a lot of typing:
1. It's the Developer's fault.
2. It's nothing but GREED!
3. It's always been this way.
4. It's the only reason that I moved to The Villages and they're taking it away.

Feel free to add those I missed.

[Loudoll]

You just whined about whiners by started a whining thread.
:a20:
Good One!

[Bonny]

A drop down menu with the standard answers would eliminate a lot of typing:
1. It's the Developer's fault.
2. It's nothing but GREED!
3. It's always been this way.
4. It's the only reason that I moved to The Villages and they're taking it away.

Feel free to add those I missed.
5. If you don't like it, move
6. I pay my amenity fees

[Cisco Kid]

How often would you see

I thought this was Americas Friendliest Home Town.

Or a nasty Villager in line today did this.

[DonH57]

I don't know why whiners have to have their own threads to whine about stuff when they can share their whines with every one else here. Why whine alone? I'll start whining if they get their way.

[Bonny]

7. Never going to that restaurant. Everything was awful !

[Buckeye Bob]

We're in the process of selling our house in the north to move to the Villages. I'm so glad there will be a whiner's (not winer's) site. That will probably eliminate half the posts on the other boards. THANK YOU.

[CFrance]

A drop down menu with the standard answers would eliminate a lot of typing:
1. It's the Developer's fault.
2. It's nothing but GREED!
3. It's always been this way.
4. It's the only reason that I moved to The Villages and they're taking it away.

Feel free to add those I missed.
My house didn't sell fast enough:
a) Must be TV sales agent's fault
b) Must be MLS Realtor's fault

Also: too many people trespassing to retrieve their golf balls
The alligators should be left alone; they were here first
The alligators should be removed; I paid big money to live here.

[Walt.]

7. Never going to that restaurant. Everything was awful !

8. Something bad happened? Must be one of those renters!

[DonH57]

We're in the process of selling our house in the north to move to the Villages. I'm so glad there will be a whiner's (not winer's) site. That will probably eliminate half the posts on the other boards. THANK YOU.

There's a winers' site buried here somewhere!

[Cisco Kid]

My house didn't didn't sell fast enough:
a) Must be TV sales agent's fault
b) Must be MLS Realtor's fault

Also: too many people trespassing to retrieve their golf balls
The alligators should be left alone; they were here first
The alligators should be removed; I paid big money to live here.

The great one liner of the The Village wise man that towers above us all.
You can't Fix Stupid. :a20:

[dewilson58]

8. Something bad happened? Must be one of those renters!

9. I thought this was a gated community.

10. Why are non-Villagers in the town squares.

11. I only got two pickles on my cheeseburger.

12. The course conditions suck.

[jimmemac]

If one whines about whiners does that make them a whiner or whineie??

[dbussone]

If one whines about whiners does that make them a whiner or whineie??


Why are you whining about whiners?

[dewilson58]

If one whines about whiners does that make them a whiner or whineie??

Is this thread a winery??

[bargee]

Damn Snowbirds

[2BNTV]

the other 98% of villagers are getting tired of hearing from these people who would complain to God that the A/C in heaven isn't good enough!

Amen to that!!!

[queasy27]

Can we also have a thread for people who can't abide a single request or complaint about The Villages or the newspaper or the developer or any decisions made by TVLS or anyone who works for them?

That would be the people who are seemingly obligated by law to reply to every imagined slight with repeated incantations that THIS IS THE BEST PLACE TO LIVE EVER! IF YOU DON'T LIKE SOMETHING, IT'S YOUR FAULT! WE'RE IN PARADISE! THE DEVELOPER KNOWS BEST AND WE ARE BUT HIS SERVANTS! OCEANIA HAS ALWAYS BEEN AT WAR WITH EURASIA!

Both groups are equally tiresome.

[Love2Swim]

Can we also have a thread for people who can't abide a single request or complaint about The Villages or the newspaper or the developer or any decisions made by TVLS or anyone who works for them?

That would be the people who are seemingly obligated by law to reply to every imagined slight with repeated incantations that THIS IS THE BEST PLACE TO LIVE EVER! IF YOU DON'T LIKE SOMETHING, IT'S YOUR FAULT! WE'RE IN PARADISE! THE DEVELOPER KNOWS BEST AND WE ARE BUT HIS SERVANTS! OCEANIA HAS ALWAYS BEEN AT WAR WITH EURASIA!

Both groups are equally tiresome.

They sure are!

[Mleeja]

Can we also have a thread for people who can't abide a single request or complaint about The Villages or the newspaper or the developer or any decisions made by TVLS or anyone who works for them?

That would be the people who are seemingly obligated by law to reply to every imagined slight with repeated incantations that THIS IS THE BEST PLACE TO LIVE EVER! IF YOU DON'T LIKE SOMETHING, IT'S YOUR FAULT! WE'RE IN PARADISE! THE DEVELOPER KNOWS BEST AND WE ARE BUT HIS SERVANTS! OCEANIA HAS ALWAYS BEEN AT WAR WITH EURASIA!

Both groups are equally tiresome.

Generally this is not the group of winers. We are living in the best damm place. And the developers must have a good idea of what they are doing. We all chose to live here and we can all choose to leave. Just don't get stuck in a roundabout when you do....

[graciegirl]

Can we also have a thread for people who can't abide a single request or complaint about The Villages or the newspaper or the developer or any decisions made by TVLS or anyone who works for them?

That would be the people who are seemingly obligated by law to reply to every imagined slight with repeated incantations that THIS IS THE BEST PLACE TO LIVE EVER! IF YOU DON'T LIKE SOMETHING, IT'S YOUR FAULT! WE'RE IN PARADISE! THE DEVELOPER KNOWS BEST AND WE ARE BUT HIS SERVANTS! OCEANIA HAS ALWAYS BEEN AT WAR WITH EURASIA!

Both groups are equally tiresome.


I think I qualify as one of those.......

So, tiresomely, I disagree.

Long live the prince and the princesses.

[Bogie Shooter]

Can we also have a thread for people who can't abide a single request or complaint about The Villages or the newspaper or the developer or any decisions made by TVLS or anyone who works for them?

That would be the people who are seemingly obligated by law to reply to every imagined slight with repeated incantations that THIS IS THE BEST PLACE TO LIVE EVER! IF YOU DON'T LIKE SOMETHING, IT'S YOUR FAULT! WE'RE IN PARADISE! THE DEVELOPER KNOWS BEST AND WE ARE BUT HIS SERVANTS! OCEANIA HAS ALWAYS BEEN AT WAR WITH EURASIA!

Both groups are equally tiresome.

Most of the time it is just somebody whining/complaining about something.

[PaPaLarry]

the other 98% of villagers are getting tired of hearing from these people who would complain to God that the A/C in heaven isn't good enough!

Now that's real funny!!!!!!!:a20::mademyday:

[Taltarzac725]

Not enough coupons!
Where's the buffalo!
Too damn windy!

[Barefoot]

A drop down menu with the standard answers would eliminate a lot of typing:

1. It's the Developer's fault.
2. It's nothing but GREED!
3. It's always been this way.
4. It's the only reason that I moved to The Villages and they're taking it away.

Feel free to add those I missed.

There are grown kids living in The Villages - I thought this was a retirement community!

Those Damn Snowbirds are to blame for everything.

[maybe]

Complaint: A statement made by a speaker, and those who agree with the speaker, containing meritorious criticism.

Whine: A statement made by someone else containing unmeritorious criticism.

[maybe]

the other 98% of villagers are getting tired of hearing from these people who would complain to God that the A/C in heaven isn't good enough!

Well, if it turned out that heaven actually did exist, and someone managed to overcome the odds and actually found himself there, it would make sense to complain to the ONE guy who could actually fix the A/C !

[kcrazorbackfan]

...there's too much sand in the sand traps
...there should only be 1 lane inbound to the roundabouts
...my golf club was stolen by a thieving Villager
...the Developers should do something about the Seat Savers

and on and on and on

[Bonny]

It's all because of people who live in Wildwood !!

[tomwed]

A whiner states:
"The problem is that no knows how to make a pizza like they do back home."

A positive person suggests:
"Wouldn't it be great if they could make a pizza like they make back home."

[Mleeja]

Listen to the posse Whine about the whiners.
:crap2:

Don't know about you but I have to read about the winers. Why so many mean sprited posters. Let's have fun!

[graciegirl]

[//

[CFrance]

It's all because of people who live in Wildwood !!
Good one!

[DeanFL]

At a monastery high in the mountains, the monks have a rigid vow of silence. Only at Christmas can the monk speak, and then only two words, and only to the head monk.

On his first Christmas there, Brother Thomas is allowed to speak and he says, "More Blankets" Silence ensues for 365 days.

The next Christmas, Brother Thomas speaks to the head monk again, and says "More Food".

Once again, silence for 366 days (it's leap year). The following Christmas, Brother Thomas speaks to the head monk and says, "I'm leaving."

The head monk responded "Good, you've done nothing but whine since you've got here".

[Bonny]

At a monastery high in the mountains, the monks have a rigid vow of silence. Only at Christmas can the monk speak, and then only two words, and only to the head monk.

On his first Christmas there, Brother Thomas is allowed to speak and he says, "More Blankets" Silence ensues for 365 days.

The next Christmas, Brother Thomas speaks to the head monk again, and says "More Food".

Once again, silence for 366 days (it's leap year). The following Christmas, Brother Thomas speaks to the head monk and says, "I'm leaving."

The head monk responded "Good, you've done nothing but whine since you've got here".
:a20:

[NYGUY]

At a monastery high in the mountains, the monks have a rigid vow of silence. Only at Christmas can the monk speak, and then only two words, and only to the head monk.

On his first Christmas there, Brother Thomas is allowed to speak and he says, "More Blankets" Silence ensues for 365 days.

The next Christmas, Brother Thomas speaks to the head monk again, and says "More Food".

Once again, silence for 366 days (it's leap year). The following Christmas, Brother Thomas speaks to the head monk and says, "I'm leaving."

The head monk responded "Good, you've done nothing but whine since you've got here".

That's it, lets have a joke forum instead!!!..:jester:

[dbussone]

That's it, lets have a joke forum instead!!!..:jester:

Oh oh! I thought this WAS a joke forum.

[Barefoot]

At a monastery high in the mountains, the monks have a rigid vow of silence. Only at Christmas can the monk speak, and then only two words, and only to the head monk.

On his first Christmas there, Brother Thomas is allowed to speak and he says, "More Blankets" Silence ensues for 365 days.

The next Christmas, Brother Thomas speaks to the head monk again, and says "More Food".

Once again, silence for 366 days (it's leap year). The following Christmas, Brother Thomas speaks to the head monk and says, "I'm leaving."

The head monk responded "Good, you've done nothing but whine since you've got here".

Your joke is perfect for this thread. :thumbup:

[VT2TV]

I would like to have a thread started for all the compassionate, and sympathetic people. I thought one of the purposes of this board was to be able to share your questions, your thoughts on things, and your feelings about what is going on in the Villages. But if you try to post something that is not popular or have an opinion about something about the Villages that is not shared by about 20 people on here then the only responses you get seem to be sarcastic, and smart a** remarks. I have posted several things on here that I was really bothered by, and instead of people trying to give constructive comments or just some sympathy, or just someone who seems to care, those were the type comments I routinely get. Again, I am not speaking of everyone, just some. You need to realize that posts frequently reflect what is happening to someone. The poster may be overwhelmed by things going on in their life at that moment, they may have a friend or family member who is sick or dying, and this board is their ownly diversion from sadness and pain. It is only expected that their posts and responses may be affected with what is going on in their life. And then when they get the sarcastic, hurtful responses, that increases their pain. Or someone may be new and feels like the people on the board are their only friends. I am just saying that people's post may reflect their life at the time.
I have posted several times about the tree and bridge/island payments by the CDD's south of 466. This has honestly bothered me because we weren't involved with anything to do with the trees. I know nothing is going to change with that situation-probably. But I can guarantee if people don't keep the case open, and just tell everyone to just stop whining, there is a 100% percent chance it will ever be solved. I also don't think it is right that we are also going to be responsible for the bridge/island repair. I think that it should be up to the developer to pursue the contractor and business that did the original job to pay for the repair instead of just saying we will charge the CDD's. And if they are going to do that, why not all of the CDD's instead of half of them. That is not fair by any measure.
The next thing that has bothered me is the probability that the developer is going to build another 800 houses across from Pinellas. We live at the intersection of Buena Vista and Morse. I realize we moved there willing, but we were told when we specifically asked, that there were going to be more houses built across 466a, already planned for, and that would be all of the Villages. Well, we all know now that a lot of us were lied to. We were told at that time that buildout would be 2014 because there was something about water rights expiring at the end of 2014. Anyhow, they have added another 2000 houses which will certainly impact our area. Our roads and cart paths are already over crowded.
When the developer decided to build 300 houses around the VA, the people up there were devasted because they were going to be crowded and it would impact the restaurants and stores. I actually sympathize with them because of our experience with building around us for the past 4-5 years. But before the building affected them personally, I will bet they didn't give us down here a thought when we have gone through crowding and lack of restaurants, etc for the population that was here. If something doesn't directly affect you, it is no big deal, right.
Lastly, going on around the same time as the tree and island issues, we also found out about the probable addition of 800 more houses right beneath us, making our street and cart paths, already crowded, the target for another possible 1500 more cars and/or carts. This will be another main impact for us, but....if you don't live arround here, no big deal. Right?
So, if anyone is still reading this, or if the administer hasn't deleted it, I would like to thank those Villagers who have taken a little time to answer my posts with an honest, reasonable , adult response. For the others, I will take my whining off this board so you won't have to hear it so to speak. But for what it is worth, everyone who is so determined that everything here is perfect, and the developer is almost likened to "a God", is just being in denial, and equally annoying. There is no where in this world without problems, and things that need to be changed. When you try to pretend that TV is, you are actually hurting the community. People need to be proactive , and when there are problems, even if you don't see it, but hear it from others, then you are holding back improvements that could make this place even better. Don't you realize that if the original people who were here didn't identify problems, we wouldn't be here??? That's all, Good-bye. BTW, I won't be reading responses on here. If someone has a response I would want to hear, just message me.

[graciegirl]

I would like to have a thread started for all the compassionate, and sympathetic people. I thought one of the purposes of this board was to be able to share your questions, your thoughts on things, and your feelings about what is going on in the Villages. But if you try to post something that is not popular or have an opinion about something about the Villages that is not shared by about 20 people on here then the only responses you get seem to be sarcastic, and smart a** remarks. I have posted several things on here that I was really bothered by, and instead of people trying to give constructive comments or just some sympathy, or just someone who seems to care, those were the type comments I routinely get. Again, I am not speaking of everyone, just some. You need to realize that posts frequently reflect what is happening to someone. The poster may be overwhelmed by things going on in their life at that moment, they may have a friend or family member who is sick or dying, and this board is their ownly diversion from sadness and pain. It is only expected that their posts and responses may be affected with what is going on in their life. And then when they get the sarcastic, hurtful responses, that increases their pain. Or someone may be new and feels like the people on the board are their only friends. I am just saying that people's post may reflect their life at the time.
I have posted several times about the tree and bridge/island payments by the CDD's south of 466. This has honestly bothered me because we weren't involved with anything to do with the trees. I know nothing is going to change with that situation-probably. But I can guarantee if people don't keep the case open, and just tell everyone to just stop whining, there is a 100% percent chance it will ever be solved. I also don't think it is right that we are also going to be responsible for the bridge/island repair. I think that it should be up to the developer to pursue the contractor and business that did the original job to pay for the repair instead of just saying we will charge the CDD's. And if they are going to do that, why not all of the CDD's instead of half of them. That is not fair by any measure.
The next thing that has bothered me is the probability that the developer is going to build another 800 houses across from Pinellas. We live at the intersection of Buena Vista and Morse. I realize we moved there willing, but we were told when we specifically asked, that there were going to be more houses built across 466a, already planned for, and that would be all of the Villages. Well, we all know now that a lot of us were lied to. We were told at that time that buildout would be 2014 because there was something about water rights expiring at the end of 2014. Anyhow, they have added another 2000 houses which will certainly impact our area. Our roads and cart paths are already over crowded.
When the developer decided to build 300 houses around the VA, the people up there were devasted because they were going to be crowded and it would impact the restaurants and stores. I actually sympathize with them because of our experience with building around us for the past 4-5 years. But before the building affected them personally, I will bet they didn't give us down here a thought when we have gone through crowding and lack of restaurants, etc for the population that was here. If something doesn't directly affect you, it is no big deal, right.
Lastly, going on around the same time as the tree and island issues, we also found out about the probable addition of 800 more houses right beneath us, making our street and cart paths, already crowded, the target for another possible 1500 more cars and/or carts. This will be another main impact for us, but....if you don't live arround here, no big deal. Right?
So, if anyone is still reading this, or if the administer hasn't deleted it, I would like to thank those Villagers who have taken a little time to answer my posts with an honest, reasonable , adult response. For the others, I will take my whining off this board so you won't have to hear it so to speak. But for what it is worth, everyone who is so determined that everything here is perfect, and the developer is almost likened to "a God", is just being in denial, and equally annoying. There is no where in this world without problems, and things that need to be changed. When you try to pretend that TV is, you are actually hurting the community. People need to be proactive , and when there are problems, even if you don't see it, but hear it from others, then you are holding back improvements that could make this place even better. Don't you realize that if the original people who were here didn't identify problems, we wouldn't be here??? That's all, Good-bye. BTW, I won't be reading responses on here. If someone has a response I would want to hear, just message me.

I thought that build out was going to be soon, too. They obviously changed their minds. They had permitting until a certain point I recall, someone else , a poster on here, worried about water availability. I think that the lawsuit formed the ACC which is how the part north of 466 do business, are government. They elect people up there. As I said before, there is money that is put back for repairs, none of us have ever received a bill. That is how we do business in our household. We save for a rainy day, Some don't. A lot don't.

All of us who bought new, bought in different stages of commercial development. Colony had just opened when we first bought in Hadley. A lot of restaurants had not opened and Sams Club was not here along with a lot of other businesses. Two years ago people were ranting about no restaurants at Brownwood, crowded Publix, a number of things have been added. Commercial development lags sometimes, but it gets here. Those who lived here and bought new when Lake Sumter Landing was being built can tell the same tale.

The people up by the VA were worried that it would be crowded. There is a lot of hysteria going on about things that will probably work out. The difference is that I trust the good sense of the planners and others do not.

I worry about a lot of things that people are doing nothing about, like Isis...and children being gassed in Syria. I care about people who have recently been diagnosed with cancer and about the people who love them.

I hope that the way this country is run is restored to the people, but I don't worry about how The Villages are run south of 466. So far, so good.

I think that we all just need to wait and see. And step back and look at what already has been accomplished. I worry that people who worry will keep the people that I hope to move here from moving here. If I read this forum, I would NEVER buy here.

[Bonny]

I love the Villages.
I knew when we moved here 15 years ago that the developer liked to develop. I think they have done an awesome job.
I would rather The Villages develop the property around us rather than someone filling up spaces with whatever and moving on. Would some rather have some fly by night developing the surrounding property ? Not me.
I also don't get too much into the griping feasts. I will wait and see how things, such as Katie Belles, turns out before I complain. Then again, if I don't like it, I just won't go. We all can't "love" everything. Never have and never will.
There is no lack of things to do here.
We have seen so many changes since we moved here. I actually find it exciting.
If the Villages isn't developing the property around us, someone else will.
I would put my money on the Villages to do a top notch job. :bigbow:

[tomwed]

I love the Villages.
I knew when we moved here 15 years ago that the developer liked to develop. I think they have done an awesome job.
I would rather The Villages develop the property around us rather than someone filling up spaces with whatever and moving on. Would some rather have some fly by night developing the surrounding property ? Not me.
I also don't get too much into the griping feasts. I will wait and see how things, such as Katie Belles, turns out before I complain. Then again, if I don't like it, I just won't go. We all can't "love" everything. Never have and never will.
There is no lack of things to do here.
We have seen so many changes since we moved here. I actually find it exciting.
If the Villages isn't developing the property around us, someone else will.
I would put my money on the Villages to do a top notch job. :bigbow:

I agree with you on most points. I have an imagination that this is how the think tank conversation used to work:
"What would be fun the owners that is free or almost free?

And then they would list all the cool things to build on the north side of town that doesn't really cost anything for the participants. You know the list. And a polo field for potential Polo-ers or fans of Polo. Who isn't!!!

But the only unique cool thing at my end of town is a softball field and air gun range at the end of Morse.

What they previously built will last me a lifetime, I'm counting my lucky stars and for now I can't get enough golf. I just think that the "What would be fun for the all-inclusive crowd attitude" has faded.

[this is where i would insert an emoticon of a left handed catholic guy from new jersey that looks just like me, wearing glasses and a green golf shirt with a quizzical look on his face and two thumbs up if they had one]

[CFrance]

Remember, this is the whiners' thread... It's losing its humorous punch!:boxing2:

[Bonny]

Remember, this is the whiners' thread... It's losing its humorous punch!:boxing2:
:oops: !! :1rotfl:

[buzzy]

Remember, this is the whiners' thread... It's losing its humorous punch!:boxing2:

OK

My local pool doesn't have a roof over it.

[George Bieniaszek]

Can I whine about Lake Sumter not having any "P" in it :)

[CFrance]

Can I whine about Lake Sumter not having any "P" in it :)
YES! This is the place!

[CFrance]

OK

My local pool doesn't have a roof over it.
Or lights...

[Bonny]

I want an indoor pool for me and 100,000 of my closest friends to share !

[dbussone]

Why is my lanai always dirty?

[dbussone]

I hate the smell those gas golf carts make, especially in tunnels. They should be banned.

[dbussone]

Why do I have to rake sand traps? Isn't that what those ambassadors get paid to do?

[Bonny]

Why is my lanai always dirty?
Darn people from Wildwood !!

[dbussone]

When will 466A reopen? It's been yeeeeeaaaaaaars!

[mickey100]

I would like to have a thread started for all the compassionate, and sympathetic people. I thought one of the purposes of this board was to be able to share your questions, your thoughts on things, and your feelings about what is going on in the Villages. But if you try to post something that is not popular or have an opinion about something about the Villages that is not shared by about 20 people on here then the only responses you get seem to be sarcastic, and smart a** remarks. I have posted several things on here that I was really bothered by, and instead of people trying to give constructive comments or just some sympathy, or just someone who seems to care, those were the type comments I routinely get. Again, I am not speaking of everyone, just some. You need to realize that posts frequently reflect what is happening to someone. The poster may be overwhelmed by things going on in their life at that moment, they may have a friend or family member who is sick or dying, and this board is their ownly diversion from sadness and pain. It is only expected that their posts and responses may be affected with what is going on in their life. And then when they get the sarcastic, hurtful responses, that increases their pain. Or someone may be new and feels like the people on the board are their only friends. I am just saying that people's post may reflect their life at the time.
I have posted several times about the tree and bridge/island payments by the CDD's south of 466. This has honestly bothered me because we weren't involved with anything to do with the trees. I know nothing is going to change with that situation-probably. But I can guarantee if people don't keep the case open, and just tell everyone to just stop whining, there is a 100% percent chance it will ever be solved. I also don't think it is right that we are also going to be responsible for the bridge/island repair. I think that it should be up to the developer to pursue the contractor and business that did the original job to pay for the repair instead of just saying we will charge the CDD's. And if they are going to do that, why not all of the CDD's instead of half of them. That is not fair by any measure.
The next thing that has bothered me is the probability that the developer is going to build another 800 houses across from Pinellas. We live at the intersection of Buena Vista and Morse. I realize we moved there willing, but we were told when we specifically asked, that there were going to be more houses built across 466a, already planned for, and that would be all of the Villages. Well, we all know now that a lot of us were lied to. We were told at that time that buildout would be 2014 because there was something about water rights expiring at the end of 2014. Anyhow, they have added another 2000 houses which will certainly impact our area. Our roads and cart paths are already over crowded.
When the developer decided to build 300 houses around the VA, the people up there were devasted because they were going to be crowded and it would impact the restaurants and stores. I actually sympathize with them because of our experience with building around us for the past 4-5 years. But before the building affected them personally, I will bet they didn't give us down here a thought when we have gone through crowding and lack of restaurants, etc for the population that was here. If something doesn't directly affect you, it is no big deal, right.
Lastly, going on around the same time as the tree and island issues, we also found out about the probable addition of 800 more houses right beneath us, making our street and cart paths, already crowded, the target for another possible 1500 more cars and/or carts. This will be another main impact for us, but....if you don't live arround here, no big deal. Right?
So, if anyone is still reading this, or if the administer hasn't deleted it, I would like to thank those Villagers who have taken a little time to answer my posts with an honest, reasonable , adult response. For the others, I will take my whining off this board so you won't have to hear it so to speak. But for what it is worth, everyone who is so determined that everything here is perfect, and the developer is almost likened to "a God", is just being in denial, and equally annoying. There is no where in this world without problems, and things that need to be changed. When you try to pretend that TV is, you are actually hurting the community. People need to be proactive , and when there are problems, even if you don't see it, but hear it from others, then you are holding back improvements that could make this place even better. Don't you realize that if the original people who were here didn't identify problems, we wouldn't be here??? That's all, Good-bye. BTW, I won't be reading responses on here. If someone has a response I would want to hear, just message me.

I agree with your comments regarding posts and sharing things. Obviously some things that people "whine" about may not seem important to other people, but why attack those who are unhappy with certain things, and make horrible judgments about those folks? Maybe their complaints are valid, maybe they are not, but thats what these forums are for. If you don't like it, just ignore it. I see many posts that I disagree with and I just try to ignore the posters. And the way some people go on and on about the Developer, like he is a god. I find that equally annoying, again it is something I really just try to ignore. We all have our needs and expectations. Some people expect certain things and are vocal about it. It doesn't make them a whiner, it could just make them a little more astute and assertive then someone who buries their head in the sand. And I know the posse will jump all over me for voicing this, and make me out to be a negative, mean person, with little to live for. And guess what, do you really think I care?

[perrjojo]

The only problems with a whiners tread is that whiners don't know they are whining. It's really all a matter of perspective.

[Bonny]

I agree with your comments regarding posts and sharing things. Obviously some things that people "whine" about may not seem important to other people, but why attack those who are unhappy with certain things, and make horrible judgments about those folks? Maybe their complaints are valid, maybe they are not, but thats what these forums are for. If you don't like it, just ignore it. I see many posts that I disagree with and I just try to ignore the posters. And the way some people go on and on about the Developer, like he is a god. I find that equally annoying, again it is something I really just try to ignore. We all have our needs and expectations. Some people expect certain things and are vocal about it. It doesn't make them a whiner, it could just make them a little more astute and assertive then someone who buries their head in the sand. And I know the posse will jump all over me for voicing this, and make me out to be a negative, mean person, with little to live for. And guess what, do you really think I care?
And then there's the people who complain constantly about the developer & everything he does like he's the evil devil. :shrug:

[kstew43]

I agree with your comments regarding posts and sharing things. Obviously some things that people "whine" about may not seem important to other people, but why attack those who are unhappy with certain things, and make horrible judgments about those folks? Maybe their complaints are valid, maybe they are not, but thats what these forums are for. If you don't like it, just ignore it. I see many posts that I disagree with and I just try to ignore the posters. And the way some people go on and on about the Developer, like he is a god. I find that equally annoying, again it is something I really just try to ignore. We all have our needs and expectations. Some people expect certain things and are vocal about it. It doesn't make them a whiner, it could just make them a little more astute and assertive then someone who buries their head in the sand. And I know the posse will jump all over me for voicing this, and make me out to be a negative, mean person, with little to live for. And guess what, do you really think I care?

Its like you read my mind......TOTV is becoming a place to worship the developer and not a forum for issues and desires for change.

[kstew43]

And then there's the people who complain constantly about the developer & everything he does like he's the evil devil. :shrug:

Not a god, just a business and they are looking out for the bottom line...cash....Dont think for a minute that they would allow something likes outside bus companys invade there space....they want control of every aspect of your life and your wallet.

And they are doing this for you....but the bottom line is they want more of your money..

[looneycat]

The only problems with a whiners tread is that whiners don't know they are whining. It's really all a matter of perspective.

quit your whining!:a040:

[villagerjack]

Not a god, just a business and they are looking out for the bottom line...cash....Dont think for a minute that they would allow something likes outside bus companys invade there space....they want control of every aspect of your life and your wallet.

And they are doing this for you....but the bottom line is they want more of your money..

It is a business and all businesses want more if your money. Capitalism made this Country great.

[Mikeod]

I agree with your comments regarding posts and sharing things. Obviously some things that people "whine" about may not seem important to other people, but why attack those who are unhappy with certain things, and make horrible judgments about those folks? Maybe their complaints are valid, maybe they are not, but thats what these forums are for. If you don't like it, just ignore it. I see many posts that I disagree with and I just try to ignore the posters. And the way some people go on and on about the Developer, like he is a god. I find that equally annoying, again it is something I really just try to ignore. We all have our needs and expectations. Some people expect certain things and are vocal about it. It doesn't make them a whiner, it could just make them a little more astute and assertive then someone who buries their head in the sand. And I know the posse will jump all over me for voicing this, and make me out to be a negative, mean person, with little to live for. And guess what, do you really think I care?
It's too bad you felt the need to add that end to your sentence. I think that such a remark is why some people jump to defend an opposing viewpoint. I understand people supporting the developer for what has been accomplished here and I also understand those who see opportunities to improve the community. What always bothers me is those, on either side, who assert that their position is more correct because the opposition is somehow less knowledgeable, less refined, less worldly, or . . .

[tomwed]

Not a god, just a business and they are looking out for the bottom line...cash....Dont think for a minute that they would allow something likes outside bus companys invade there space....they want control of every aspect of your life and your wallet.

And they are doing this for you....but the bottom line is they want more of your money..

Do you like the Seinfeld show? I'm working on a theory.

[Jayhawk]

Not a god, just a business and they are looking out for the bottom line...cash....Dont think for a minute that they would allow something likes outside bus companys invade there space....they want control of every aspect of your life and your wallet.

And they are doing this for you....but the bottom line is they want more of your money..

So what? The Villages is a BUSINESS, it is not a city. When you can do better, open your own and COMPETE for business.

If you don't like something (and some posters hate everything) don't patronize it. That includes The Villages. Some people never hesitate to say they'll NEVER AGAIN go to a restaurant or store they don't like but continue to do business with The Villages when they are so unhappy with it. It makes ZERO sense.

Misery loves company and that is never more evident than reading some folks on here.

YMMV.

[Bonny]

Not a god, just a business and they are looking out for the bottom line...cash....Dont think for a minute that they would allow something likes outside bus companys invade there space....they want control of every aspect of your life and your wallet.

And they are doing this for you....but the bottom line is they want more of your money..
If I owned the Villages, I would want more of everyone's money too !!! :crap2:
Then I would buy a yacht bigger than Cracker Bay and take all my friends on a nice little cruise. :MOJE_whot:

[tomwed]

If I owned the Villages, I would want more of everyone's money too !!! :crap2:
Then I would buy a yacht bigger than Cracker Bay and take all my friends on a nice little cruise. :MOJE_whot:
oooops I misread what you posted. At first I thought "Who would want a yacht bigger than Cracker Barrel? What a silly thing to say."

[Jayhawk]

If I owned the Villages, I would want more of everyone's money too !!! :crap2:
Then I would buy a yacht bigger than Cracker Bay and take all my friends on a nice little cruise. :MOJE_whot:

Damn straight. In business, the golden rule applies.

"Those with the gold make the rules."

I choose to patronize the business known as The Villages. By doing that, I understand it is their way or the highway. I wish everyone understood that.

[Bonny]

Damn straight. In business, the golden rule applies.

"Those with the gold make the rules."

I choose to patronize the business known as The Villages. By doing that, I understand it is their way or the highway. I wish everyone understood that.
Yepper, my business, my rules ! My business, I'll do what I want ! My money, and I'll spend it like I want ! Those that don't like it, well..... see ya !! :pepper2: :1rotfl:

[Topspinmo]

It your posting here you are a whiner, you whine about whiners.:1rotfl:

[Bonny]

It your posting here you are a whiner, you whine about whiners.:1rotfl:
I'm going to get some cheese to go with my whine ! :icon_hungry: :wine:

[tomwed]

You know a yacht that looks like a Cracker Barrel is a pretty good idea. You got all those tables and a nice kitchen. Plus the souvenir shop with jellies from all over the south and the rocking chairs to look over the bow. I hope I get invited.

[Mleeja]

I think it is time to close this thread. The OP meant it as a place to have a little fun. I am not sure how long it took, but nine pages in we are back to the same old arguements of bashing or defending the developers and The Villages. There is not even a specific topic, just bashing. It is not fun anymore... :sad:

[Bonny]

You know a yacht that looks like a Cracker Barrel is a pretty good idea. You got all those tables and a nice kitchen. Plus the souvenir shop with jellies from all over the south and the rocking chairs to look over the bow. I hope I get invited.
Great idea ! :coolsmiley: I'll do that and stock a souvenir shop on board and then I can get more of everyone's money !! :clap2:

[rustyp]

The great one liner of the The Village wise man that towers above us all.
You can't Fix Stupid. :a20:

Ah but a sage never stops trying!

[dbussone]

It's time for a glass of nice Pinot Noir. Anyone care to join me?

[Bonny]

It's time for a glass of nice Pinot Noir. Anyone care to join me?
I will shortly ! :MOJE_whot:

[graciegirl]

I have learned a lot of good stuff from this thread. There are a lot of positive people who find good in things and humor. I think that is a wonderful gift.

And I so enjoy being around those who look for the good instead of expecting negatives.

So glad to live here with all of you.

[dbussone]

I have learned a lot of good stuff from this thread. There are a lot of positive people who find good in things and humor. I think that is a wonderful gift.

And I so enjoy being around those who look for the good instead of expecting negatives.

So glad to live here with all of you.

Right back at you!

[Big O]

I have learned a lot of good stuff from this thread. There are a lot of positive people who find good in things and humor. I think that is a wonderful gift.

And I so enjoy being around those who look for the good instead of expecting negatives.

So glad to live here with all of you.

That's so very right. Rather than get up every morning wondering how The Developer screwed me, I'm happy I woke up! Just a different perspective I guess.

[dewilson58]

It's time for a glass of nice Pinot Noir. Anyone care to join me?

I'm not sure what type of pickle goes with a Pinot Noir.

[Villager Joyce]

I just wanted to be the 100th poster. Thats all folks !

[dbussone]

I'm not sure what type of pickle goes with a Pinot Noir.

Bacon wrapped sweet Gerkens.

[maddie101]

I'm not sure what type of pickle goes with a Pinot Noir.

Glad you asked

Fried Pickles with Spicy Mayonnaise Recipe -Zak Pelaccio | Food & Wine (http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/fried-pickles-with-spicy-mayonnaise-cocktails-2008)

[dbussone]

I just wanted to be the 100th poster. Thats all folks !

Oh oh. You are 101! A second late and a post long.

[dbussone]

Glad you asked

Fried Pickles with Spicy Mayonnaise Recipe -Zak Pelaccio | Food & Wine (http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/fried-pickles-with-spicy-mayonnaise-cocktails-2008)

These sound very good; I love fried pickles. Will have to try them.

[dirtbanker]

the other 98% of villagers are getting tired of hearing from these people who would complain to God that the A/C in heaven isn't good enough!

Are you whining about other people that whine?:shocked:

[asianthree]

:wine::wine::wine:

[dbussone]

:wine::wine::wine:

Exactly.

[kcrazorbackfan]

It's time for a glass of nice Pinot Noir. Anyone care to join me?

Does that taste anything like Boones Farm? :1rotfl:

[Patty55]

You know a yacht that looks like a Cracker Barrel is a pretty good idea. You got all those tables and a nice kitchen. Plus the souvenir shop with jellies from all over the south and the rocking chairs to look over the bow. I hope I get invited.

You know, the last time I was on the Cracker Bay it's not all that anymore. I heard they changed chefs and I only got one pickle with my burger and they ran out of Strawberry Hill wine.

Never again!!!

[dbussone]

Does that taste anything like Boones Farm? :1rotfl:

Absolutely not. The last time I had that was about 45 years ago. When you get down here I'll teach you about some better wines - like 2 (now 3) buck chuck from Trader Joes. Of course it costs $20 in gas to get there and back.

[Ecuadog]

You know, the last time I was on the Cracker Bay it's not all that anymore. I heard they changed chefs and I only got one pickle with my burger and they ran out of Strawberry Hill wine.

Never again!!!

Hooray! She's back! Welcome.

[rustyp]

is there a way to sort which threads get more than 100 replies?

[dbussone]

is there a way to sort which threads get more than 100 replies?


You are #113, so go back 13 posts. ::jester::

[Mleeja]

is there a way to sort which threads get more than 100 replies?

Yes, in the user setup you can sort by newest post first. Look under "Usercp".

[Bonny]

I just wanted to be the 100th poster. Thats all folks !
Okay moderator, we really need a "like" button !! LOL :)

[NYGUY]

Okay moderator, we really need a "like" button !! LOL :)

:agree:

[dewilson58]

I just wanted to be the 100th poster. Thats all folks !

Sorry, my bad.


:doggie:

[mickey100]

It's too bad you felt the need to add that end to your sentence. I think that such a remark is why some people jump to defend an opposing viewpoint. I understand people supporting the developer for what has been accomplished here and I also understand those who see opportunities to improve the community. What always bothers me is those, on either side, who assert that their position is more correct because the opposition is somehow less knowledgeable, less refined, less worldly, or . . .

Mike, that wasn't the intent. If you re-read, you'll see I used the word "could". It was not a definitive statement, just a suggestion that perhaps people with opinions on the other side of the fence might have something valid to say. Additionally it was a response to one of the posters on this forum that has used bullying tactics against me, said nasty things, etc. because, even though I've stated many times that I enjoy my life in the villages and think it is generally a good place to retire, I dare to make the suggestion that the villages isn't perfect.

[looneycat]

12 pages! Nice! And totally off topic too! If this were music it would be 'The Rhapsody of Retirement' ! :coolsmiley:

[graciegirl]

You know, the last time I was on the Cracker Bay it's not all that anymore. I heard they changed chefs and I only got one pickle with my burger and they ran out of Strawberry Hill wine.

Never again!!!

OH MY GOSH. Look who's here. We missed you!!!!!! Here have a seat, put your feet up. Glad to see your smiling face.

Please don't go away anymore. We need your vibrant posts.

Ran out of Strawberry Hill, you say? Cheapskates! Only the best for our Patty.

[Greg Nelson]

How can Northeasters complain? Property Taxes in Florida are a fraction of what they are 'back home'. It's snowing here in Minnesota..ugh!

[DonH57]

You know, the last time I was on the Cracker Bay it's not all that anymore. I heard they changed chefs and I only got one pickle with my burger and they ran out of Strawberry Hill wine.

Never again!!!

I'm glad to see you're back Patty. :MOJE_whot:

[Barefoot]

Why do I have to rake sand traps? Isn't that what those ambassadors get paid to do?

And after they rake the sand traps, why don't they pick up the cigarette butts?

You know, the last time I was on the Cracker Bay it's not all that anymore. I heard they changed chefs and I only got one pickle with my burger and they ran out of Strawberry Hill wine.

Good to hear your whine. :MOJE_whot:

[dbussone]

And after they rake the sand traps, why don't they pick up the cigarette butts?



Good to hear your whine. :MOJE_whot:

Bare - I'm not sure who made the comment about Cracker Bay. What is that anyway?

[Bonny]

Bare - I'm not sure who made the comment about Cracker Bay. What is that anyway?
It's the Morse family's yacht.